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Posted by Happyflower on May 7, 2007, at 12:28:09
Okay, someone I worked with at my college's writing school, has recommened me for talking to incoming freshman about how the writing center helped me. They asked me to give several talks this summer.
I am surprised I was recommended first of all, but scared out of my mind. After my last music performance I am shaking in my shoes about doing anything in front of an audience. I told her I would think about it, she sent me an email today, I told her I needed to know more what she wanted from me. I just don't know what to do. It would be good experience, but I am scared.
Posted by Quintal on May 7, 2007, at 13:53:50
In reply to Public Speaking, posted by Happyflower on May 7, 2007, at 12:28:09
I think it's normal to be scared, don't you think? Go for it - it could be a good opportunity to boost your confidence.
Sorry I can't give you any advice on public speaking though, the last time I had to do it I ate half a month's prescription of Valium (garnished with 8mg Ativan) and woke up in bed the next day still wearing my shoes and coat {shrug}. Still can't remember what happened or what I said. So go easy on the Xanax would be the only tip I can offer you.
Q
Posted by Phil on May 7, 2007, at 14:36:11
In reply to Public Speaking, posted by Happyflower on May 7, 2007, at 12:28:09
I saw a lady totally melt down giving a talk one time. She had maybe 20 minutes to fill and it was very painful to watch, much less to be her.
If it's 10 people you're talking to, that one thing. If it's 110, that's quite another.No matter what you decide, good luck.
Posted by Phillipa on May 7, 2007, at 14:38:00
In reply to Re: Public Speaking » Happyflower, posted by Phil on May 7, 2007, at 14:36:11
Happyflower you're a performer you will do just fine I know you will. When is the lecture? Love Phillipa
Posted by Klavot on May 7, 2007, at 14:44:30
In reply to Public Speaking, posted by Happyflower on May 7, 2007, at 12:28:09
> Okay, someone I worked with at my college's writing school, has recommened me for talking to incoming freshman about how the writing center helped me. They asked me to give several talks this summer.
> I am surprised I was recommended first of all, but scared out of my mind. After my last music performance I am shaking in my shoes about doing anything in front of an audience. I told her I would think about it, she sent me an email today, I told her I needed to know more what she wanted from me. I just don't know what to do. It would be good experience, but I am scared.Sooner or later you will probably have to speak to large groups of people, so you might as well get it over with. I did a Dale Carnegie course in public speaking, which was quite useful. There are also books on public speaking that you could read. The first time is always bad, by the way, so don't feel too deflated if it feels like a flop afterwards.
Conquering your fear of public speaking is an excellent way to build self confidence by the way. If you can handle many people simultaneously, then one or two people at a time is like child's play.
Klavot
Posted by Happyflower on May 7, 2007, at 16:25:43
In reply to Re: Public Speaking » Happyflower, posted by Quintal on May 7, 2007, at 13:53:50
Wow Quintal,
That must have been some speech you gave! I forgot about the xanax stuff I could take. Maybe I should do it, I just don't know. I should feel flattered by them asking, or maybe they thought I would be enough of an "idiot" to do it. LOL
Did you ever hear about your speech after you were conscience?
Posted by Happyflower on May 7, 2007, at 16:27:23
In reply to Re: Public Speaking » Happyflower, posted by Phil on May 7, 2007, at 14:36:11
Thanks for the luck, I need it. ;-) I don't know how many students and parents it would be, but anymore than one or two people freak me out! lol I think it might be informal, so maybe it wouldn't be so bad. I just don't know.
Posted by Happyflower on May 7, 2007, at 16:30:01
In reply to Re: Public Speaking, posted by Phillipa on May 7, 2007, at 14:38:00
A performer? LOL Did you hear about my last performance? LOL I am still hiding from it.
I called my T about it today to see what he thinks I should do. BUt I know he doesn't like doing that kind of thing either, and takes beta blockers to do it. Plus talking in front of people takes more guts than playing in front of them. Maybe I could just play a song instead?
Posted by Happyflower on May 7, 2007, at 16:32:57
In reply to Re: Public Speaking » Happyflower, posted by Klavot on May 7, 2007, at 14:44:30
Hey thanks Klavot,
I will have to check out that program. I haven't even had public speaking at a college level yet, so this feel a little intimdating to me. Nothing like talking to students during the summer during orintation, who don't want to be there! lol
Posted by Phil on May 7, 2007, at 16:35:47
In reply to Re: Public Speaking » Klavot, posted by Happyflower on May 7, 2007, at 16:32:57
If it's a crowd, face it the pharmaceutical way...pindolol is the magic pill for public speaking.
Posted by Declan on May 8, 2007, at 3:04:07
In reply to Re: Public Speaking » Happyflower, posted by Phil on May 7, 2007, at 16:35:47
Is it really?
What is it?
(Dopamine agonist?)I must look it up.
Posted by Phil on May 8, 2007, at 5:03:56
In reply to Pindolol » Phil, posted by Declan on May 8, 2007, at 3:04:07
If you google it you'll see a lot of references. Actors, public speakers, entertainers, etc have benefitted from it.
Posted by madeline on May 8, 2007, at 8:10:03
In reply to Public Speaking, posted by Happyflower on May 7, 2007, at 12:28:09
I would definately do it - fear of public speaking is an easy fear to conquer and it builds a lot of self confidence.
In my opinion, you don't need drugs you just need to do it often.
Usually you are being asked to speak because you are the expert in the topic on which you are speaking. Remember, YOU are the expert.
I was never really that frightened by it because I had always put on little "shows" for friends and family when I was a kid. However, with my career choice, the opportunity to speak in public really went into overdrive.
Now, I frequently speak to crowds of over 500 and never even break a sweat.
You can do it. Remember, you are the expert.
Maddie
Posted by Quintal on May 8, 2007, at 12:43:40
In reply to Pindolol » Phil, posted by Declan on May 8, 2007, at 3:04:07
Pindolol is a beta-blocker and a 5-HT1a agonist, which makes it special. The reason why eludes me right now (rebound dementia from quitting nicergoline?). Fortunately I do remember taking it (and still have a packet in my cupboard somewhere). It was one of the few drugs that actually brought on a panic attack, obviously a paradoxical reaction but scary nevertheless.
Just remembered, pindolol is sometimes used to augment antidepressants because of the 5-HT1a agonist thingy, like buspirone and some atypical antipsychotics.
There's more info here:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pindolol
Q
Posted by Phil on May 8, 2007, at 14:43:18
In reply to Public Speaking, posted by Happyflower on May 7, 2007, at 12:28:09
Go for it, Happyflower. Take your trumpet. : )
Anyone that can play a solo on a trumpet can definitely get up and say a few words.
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